Term Name: | hatching gland development |
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Definition: | The process whose specific outcome is the progression of the hatching gland over time, from its formation to the mature structure. The cells of the hatching gland contain enzymes responsible for solubilization of the egg chorion, facilitating the hatching process. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0048785] QuickGO AmiGO |